6-Nights Signature: The Azores' Terceira & Sao Miguel - National Geographic Signature

Signature: The Azores' Terceira & São Miguel
Embark on an unforgettable expedition to explore the rugged Azores archipelago, a land shaped by fire and sea. Discover Terceira's volcanic depths, witness unique marine life with a conservation biologist, and relax in São Miguel's geothermal hot springs. Experience the Azores as never before, connecting its history, culture, land and sea, guided by local expertise and profound geographical contrasts.

Highlights
Enjoy an exclusive tour and lunch inside the Angra Museum with the curator exploring Terceirense culture, Meet with a biologist to gain insight into conservation and the diverse marine life of the surrounding oceans, Explore Algar do Carvão a spectacular volcanic chimney left behind from an eruption millennia ago, Visit the ARRISCA Cooperative a craft centre supporting local community rehabilitation through employment, Head out on a catamaran cruise searching for dolphins and migrating whales with a conservationist, Sample unique wines grown in the volcanic soil of the Biscoitos vineyards on Terceira Island.

Group Leader
All National Geographic Signature group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout. The aim of the Expedition Leaders is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.

Group Size Notes
Max 22.

Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Angra do Heroísmo
Your Foodie Moment: Rocha Restaurant Lunch, Angra do Heroísmo
Your Local Living Moment: Quinta do Agricultor Visit and Lunch, Ponta Delgada
Your Foodie Moment: Wine Masterclass and Open-Fire Lunch, Ponta Delgada Signature Moment: Private Whale Watching Tour with a Marine Biologist, Ponta Delgada.
Arrival and Departure Transfers. Angra do Heroismo Orientation Walk. Private visit to the Palácio dos Capitães Generais. Angra Museum with the Curator. Monte Brasil Caldera Viewpoint. São Sebastião Church Visit. Serra do Cume Visit. Vitorino Nemésio House Museum. Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Visit. Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting. Vista do Reis Photo Stop. Sete Cidades Caldera Visit. Harvesting and Sustainability Project Visit. Parque Terra Nostra Visit. ARRISCA Cooperative Visit. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.